14-Day Thailand Grand Golf Tour: Bangkok, Hua Hin & Phuket

The idea: If you’re coming to Thailand for a bucket-list golf vacation, give yourself two weeks. You’ll play tour-grade layouts in Bangkok, unwind on Hua Hin’s beachfront with short transfers to elite courses, and finish on Phuket’s dramatic quarry-and-jungle fairways—all without rushing. This grand circuit delivers 6–8 marquee rounds, polished hospitality, and enough “easy days” for spa time, temples, and island sunsets.

If you’re still weighing months, etiquette, and budgeting basics, it helps to scan the ultimate guide to golf in Thailand for seasons and planning shortcuts. And if Hua Hin is new to you, our expert guide to golf in Hua Hin maps neighborhoods and course drive times.

Why a Two-Week Golf Trip Works Best in Thailand

Thailand rewards a slow burn. Distances aren’t huge, but tee sheets are efficient, and the best rhythm is AM golf + PM recovery. Two weeks gives you room to:

Play Bangkok’s prestige pair (Thai Country Club and Alpine) without skimping on the city’s dining.
Settle into Hua Hin’s seaside rhythm, where Black Mountain and Banyan (Pineapple Valley) sit 15–35 minutes from most hotels—great for back-to-back mornings and spa afternoons.
Close on Phuket’s icons (Red Mountain, Blue Canyon, Laguna) with a boat day or Old Town walk in between.
Build weather buffers in rainy months and keep pace pleasant in hot months with early starts.

For a national overview of seasons and TCR (Total Cost of a Round), the ultimate guide to golf in Thailand is a quick primer before you lock dates.

14-Day Itinerary Overview (Table)

Day	Base	Plan	Golf (if any)	Evening
1	Bangkok	Arrive BKK; settle in Sukhumvit/Ploenchit	—	Rooftop & Thai fine dining
2	Bangkok	AM round	Thai Country Club	River cruise
3	Bangkok	AM round	Alpine Golf & Sports Club	Spa + early night
4	Hua Hin	Private transfer to Hua Hin	—	Beachfront dinner
5	Hua Hin	AM round	Black Mountain	Night market
6	Hua Hin	AM round	Banyan (Pineapple Valley)	Rooftop cocktails
7	Hua Hin	Leisure or optional 3rd round	Springfield/Sea Pines (opt.)	Spa
8	Phuket	Transfer to Phuket (flight via BKK)	—	Sunset on Bang Tao
9	Phuket	AM round	Red Mountain	Old Phuket Town
10	Phuket	AM round	Blue Canyon – Canyon (alt: Laguna)	Beach club
11	Phuket	Free play / boat day	—	Seafood
12	Phuket	Optional 5th–7th round window	Laguna/Loch Palm/Mission Hills	Massage
13	Phuket	Culture & shopping buffer	—	Chef’s tasting
14	—	Depart HKT → BKK / onward	—	—

Swap ideas: If Bangkok mornings are tight in high season, Riverdale (risk-reward, modern visuals) is a stylish alternate. If Hua Hin wind is up, Springfield Royal (Nicklaus) plays fair; if you want seaside photos, Sea Pines at golden hour is magic. In Phuket, Loch Palm is friendlier and photogenic; Mission Hills adds ocean-view flavor.

Days 1–3 — Bangkok: Prestige & Pace

Where to base:

Sukhumvit/Ploenchit: Expressway spurs east make early tee times smoother; walkable dining and cocktail bars.
Riverside: Resort-like calm with longer runs to courses; perfect if you want quieter nights after golf.

Day 1 — Arrival & calibration
Land at BKK (or DMK), settle near a tollway access point, shake off the flight with a light stretch, and book an early dinner. Sleep early; the marquee mornings start now.

Day 2 — Thai Country Club (AM)
The national service benchmark: immaculate greens, polite marshaling, and an understated but polished clubhouse. Your caddie will cue grain and pace—trust their reads. Book 07:00–08:00. River cruise or Thai tasting menu after dusk is a lovely contrast.

Day 3 — Alpine Golf & Sports Club (AM)
Championship muscle with rolling landforms and a testing finish. Fair but demanding. If you’d like a “modern contour” alternative, Riverdale remains close enough without airport messiness. Spa session or an early night sets you up for the coastal shift tomorrow.

Planning note: If you want a deep refresher on seasons, green speeds, and etiquette before you leave Bangkok, the ultimate guide to golf in Thailand covers it efficiently.

Days 4–7 — Hua Hin: Seaside Rhythm & Royal Classics

Transfer: Private van 3–3.5 hours from Bangkok via expressways. Vans with club storage and chilled water keep it civilized. Hua Hin works mid-tour because course drives are short and the town’s tempo is calmer.

Where to base (quick map in mind):

Central beachfront (walkable, near markets): easy evenings, 15–30 minutes to courses.
Khao Takiab (near Sea Pines): laid-back, closer to seaside holes.
Cha-am (north): bigger resort footprints, slightly longer to courses, quieter nights.
For neighborhood specifics and hotel clusters, lean on the expert guide to golf in Hua Hin: https://www.thaigolfguide.com/destinations/hua-hin/.

Day 5 — Black Mountain (AM)
Elite conditioning, strong par-3s, crisp turf. It’s the anchor round for good reason. 07:00–08:00 starts are ideal. Massage and Cicada/Tamarind Night Market (Fri–Sun) make a complete day.

Day 6 — Banyan (Pineapple Valley) (AM)
Photogenic routing with pleasing elevation shifts and a clubhouse terrace built for long lunches. Couples love this day. Keep the evening light—sunset cocktails and a gentle walk.

Day 7 — Leisure or optional third round

Springfield Royal: Nicklaus angles; strategic and satisfying.
Sea Pines: Seaside wind lessons, camera-ready near Khao Takiab.
Or take a full rest: beach morning, spa, winery visit, early night.

Days 8–13 — Phuket: Quarry Drama & Island Luxury

Transfer: Easiest is Hua Hin → (van) → BKK/DMK → (flight) → HKT. Confirm sports-equipment allowances on your domestic tickets. If you’re carrying a lot of luggage, consider a concierge van + porter handoff at the airport.

Where to base:

Bang Tao / Laguna area: Golf adjacency, polished resorts, easy access to Laguna and a reasonable run to Blue Canyon.
Surin / Amanpuri–Trisara belt: Ultra-luxury and privacy; slightly longer to courses but a refined end-of-trip vibe.
Old Phuket Town (boutique): Heritage buildings, cafés, and night markets—great if culture days matter to you.

Day 9 — Red Mountain (AM)
The signature quarry routing. Wild visuals; some forced carries; carts mandatory; start early for air and pace. This is a “bring-the-camera” round—the par-3s are unforgettable.

Day 10 — Blue Canyon – Canyon (AM)
Championship pedigree (past international events), tidy presentation, and a classic Thai finish. Alternate with Laguna if you want a resort-smooth day or if the group varies in confidence.

Day 11 — Free play / boat day
Phang Nga Bay private long-tail or speedboat trip is the classic “non-golf” memory. Keep it light in the evening.

Day 12 — Optional extra rounds

Laguna Golf Phuket: Resort-smooth, well-kept, and a good second wind day.
Loch Palm: Fun, playable, great for mixed groups.
Mission Hills: Ocean-view holes, breeze, and different visuals for the photo album.

Day 13 — Culture & shopping buffer
Old Phuket Town—Sino-Portuguese shop-houses, small museums, stylish cafés. Pick up last-minute gifts, book your final spa, and enjoy a chef’s tasting menu to close the loop.

Day 14 — Departure
Stage clubs and baggage the night before; HKT → BKK or onward. Confirm oversized baggage steps with your airline.

Budgeting with TCR (THB/USD)

Planning rate: ฿36 ≈ US$1 (refresh quarterly).
In Thailand, the number that matters is TCR (Total Cost of a Round) = green fee + cart + caddie fee + customary tip. Budgeting by green fee alone underestimates a marquee day by ~25–30%.

Region	Typical HS TCR (pp) THB	USD (≈)	Notes
Bangkok (Thai CC/Alpine band)	5,900–8,800	$164–$244	Prestige service & pace
Hua Hin (Black/Banyan band)	4,900–6,900	$136–$192	Short transfers; easy mornings
Phuket (Red Mtn/Blue Canyon)	7,000–9,500	$195–$265	Carts common; book early

Tip norms: ฿400–600 per 18 holes (more for rain/exceptional service). Add a 10–15% contingency for cart-path-only days, weekend surcharges, or last-minute swaps.

If you’re exploring bundled inspiration rather than DIY hotel + tee time combos, you can comparison-shop ideas in our editorial roundup of luxury golf holidays in Thailand (we remain independent; it’s a curated look at what’s on the market): https://www.thaigolfguide.com/packages/luxury-golf-holidays/.

Travel Logistics: Transfers, Drivers & Flights

Inter-city legs
- Bangkok → Hua Hin: Private van 3–3.5 hours. With clubs, this is the most comfortable route.
- Hua Hin → Phuket: Most efficient via BKK/DMK → HKT flight (van + flight combo).
In-city golf days
- Pre-book private vans that wait during your round; simplest for four golfers + bags.
- Grab (Thailand’s Uber alternative) works well for restaurants and short hops; you can request SUV/XL and schedule in advance. For golf mornings, vans are still smoother.
Time padding
- Bangkok tees: leave 90–120 minutes pre-tee (tolls, range time).
- Hua Hin: 75–90 minutes is ample.
- Phuket: 60–90 minutes (course clusters are compact but traffic can pulse).
Bags & airlines
- Use a travel cover and a club-protector rod; confirm sports-equipment allowances for domestic flights.
- If you’re mobile between rooms, ask hotels about luggage holding and late check-outs aligned with tee sheets.

Where to Stay — Editor’s Top Picks (by destination)

Bangkok (luxury bases)

Park Hyatt Bangkok (Ploenchit): Sculptural design, tight service, quick shot to tollways east.
Waldorf Astoria (Central): Elegant rooms, destination bars; good central staging.
Capella Bangkok (Riverside): Ultra-service on the river; longer to some courses but sublime after golf.

Hua Hin (beachfront & quiet luxury)

Centara Grand Beach: Heritage beachfront with direct sand access; walkable to markets.
Hyatt Regency Hua Hin (Khao Takiab): Resort feel, closer to Sea Pines; strong spa offering.
Dusit Thani Hua Hin (Cha-am): Expansive lawns, calm atmosphere; add 10–15 minutes to course drives.

Phuket (island luxury)

Amanpuri / Trisara (Surin–Naithon): Ultra-luxe villas, privacy; longer to some courses but a dream finale.
Banyan Tree Phuket (Laguna): Golf-adjacent ease with private-pool villas.
Dusit Thani Laguna: Value-luxe on the beach with convenient access to Laguna and a reasonable run to Blue Canyon.

Free Play & Cultural Excursions (Days 11–13 ideas)

Bangkok (if you reshuffle days): Private canal tour on the Thonburi klongs, Rattanakosin temples, or a heritage food walk.
Hua Hin: Khao Takiab viewpoint, winery visit, seaside cycling, sunset promenade, markets.
Phuket: Phang Nga Bay boat day, Old Town heritage walk, Chinese shrine circuit, chef’s table or street-food crawl.

Keep recovery windows in the plan: 60–90 minute massages, hydro circuits, and light dinners before AM golf.

Booking Your Grand Thailand Golf Tour

Sequence that saves stress:

Reserve tee times for the marquee rounds first (Bangkok/Phuket morning slots in Nov–Feb are the pinch points).
Book hotels near expressways or course clusters; confirm early breakfast options on golf days.
Lock private drivers for golf days (with waiting time) and domestic flights for the Hua Hin → Phuket leg.
Build buffers if you’re traveling in the rainy months (Jun–Oct).

Payments & policies: Some clubs take prepayment or agent vouchers; others settle at the pro shop. Clarify caddie/cart inclusion vs. pay-on-site and always budget via TCR—not just green fees. If you’re comparison shopping top-end, bundled experiences, our editorial roundup of luxury golf holidays in Thailand is a good temperature check on inclusions and price bands.

Editorial stance: ThaiGolfGuide is independent and doesn’t sell tours. We recommend comparing hotel direct against reputable Asia-golf agents if you want consolidated tee sheets and transfers—just cross-check inclusions and cancellation terms.

Packing & Pace Management (Quick Checklist)

Clothing: Breathable polos, light pants/shorts; rain shell Jun–Oct; 2–3 gloves; soft spikes; sun hoody.
Sun & hydration: Reef-safe SPF 50+, cap/visor, electrolyte packets; mini towel in the cart.
Gear: Rangefinder, spare ball marker, umbrella (in rainy months), travel cover + club protector.
Recovery: Daily 60–90 minute massage; hydrate early; keep afternoons flexible in rainy months.
Etiquette: Collared shirts, quiet on tees/greens, let faster groups through, phones on silent.

FAQs

How many rounds fit comfortably in 14 days?
Six to eight marquee rounds with three or four half-days off is the sweet spot. You’ll score better and enjoy the evenings more.

What’s the best month window?
Nov–Feb for comfort; Mar–May with 06:30–08:00 starts; Jun–Oct for green-season value (AM rounds often dry, short PM showers).

Are caddies mandatory?
Often yes at premium venues. Budget the club-set caddie fee plus a customary ฿400–600 tip per 18 (more for rain/exceptional service).

Can I reverse the route (Phuket first)?
Yes. Phuket → Hua Hin → Bangkok works fine if flight times and tee sheets align.

Is night golf part of this plan?
Not typically on this route; Summit Windmill in Bangkok offers a lit option if you need a late slot before/after the main sequence.

Do clubs rent sets?
Many do. Reserve in advance and specify handedness, shaft flex, and preferred brand where possible.

Bottom line: A grand tour of Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Phuket is the quintessential Thailand golf experience—prestige city rounds, seaside recovery days, and quarry drama at the finish. Book AM tee times, plan with TCR (not just green fees), use vans for golf days and Grab SUVs for short hops, and keep a few afternoons open for temples, spas, and sunsets. That’s how a bucket-list trip stays relaxed—and unforgettable.